Literary Devices
Comparison of one thing with another of a different kind using like or as.
Simile
The when and where of a story.
Setting
What is the definition of a sentence fragment?
Sentence fragments are groups of words that don't express a complete thought.
What is the first part of the introduction?
Attention getter/hook
What is the definition of an epic?
An epic is a long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society.
The flowers danced to the wind.
Personification
Mila, Callum, Zara, Omi, Max...
Characters
What type of sentence fragment is below?
Will walk into the room.
Missing subject fragment
How many body paragraphs are in a standard essay?
3
What are the two types of epics?
Folk & Literary
He's a couch potato.
Metaphor
The organized sequence of events within a story
Plot
What type of sentence fragment is below?
On the sofa.
Missing subject and verb fragment
True or False?
One of the functions of the thesis statement is to get the reader's attention.
False
Name one of the 5 characteristics of an epic.
1. The hero is a great leader strongly identified with a particular people or society.
2. The setting often includes supernatural realms.
3. The hero undertakes a journey/quest.
4. Gods take part in the action.
5. The story is told in heightened language.
Exaggerated statements or claims that are not meant to be taken literally
Hyperbole
Character vs. Character
Conflict
What type of sentence fragment is below?
The cute little bird.
Missing verb fragment
What part of the introduction is between stating the problem and the thesis?
The bridge
Name one of the 6 characteristics of an epic hero.
1. The hero takes a quest/journey.
2. The hero lives on after death.
3. The hero is a regular human without magical powers.
4. The hero maintains humanity.
5. The hero has typical human emotions and feelings.
6. The hero makes contact/connects with "lesser" humans.
The trees swayed in the wind, their leaves resembling green flames.
Imagery
The central message within a story
Theme
What type of sentence fragment is below?
Whenever we review.
Dependent clause fragment
What are the three steps for a conclusion?
1. Restate the thesis
2. Recap main ideas
3. Call to action
What does "in media res" mean?
"in the middle of things."